Tag: Victoria
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A is for Apple
Apple Trees (Malus domestica) Many fruit trees thrive for West Coast home gardeners to plant, pick and enjoy – apple, apricot, avocado, cherry, citrus (lemon, lime, orange), fig, pear, persimmon, […]
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Victoria Local Garden Clubs
Are you looking for a local garden club? No matter what your tastes, Victoria has a garden club for you. From rock and alpine plants to rhododendrons, orchids to the […]
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BECOMING A MASTER GARDENER
What is a Master Gardener and what does a Master Gardener do? Master Gardeners combine a passion for gardening and the dedication to share their knowledge with the community. As […]
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LOOKING FOR A LOCAL GARDEN CLUB?
Are you looking for a local garden club? No matter what your tastes, Victoria has a garden club for you. From alpine plants to rhododendrons, orchids to the native plant […]
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Food producing shrubs that thrive in Victoria climate
Are there any food producing shrubs that thrive in Victoria climate? We are all seeking ways to enhance our gardens, and particularly enhancing our edible landscapes. Consider selecting shrubs, small/dwarf […]
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Shade plants
What are great plants for under shade? Before planting your shade garden, there are a few things that you’ll need think about and to ask yourself: How much sun does […]
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Should I remove spent rhododendron spikes?
Deadheading of a Rhododendron, which is the removal of spent flowers, should be done soon after the flowers fade, taking care not to injure the new growth. Rhododendrons and Azaleas […]
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How will I know my quince is ripe?
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) fruits are ready to harvest in the late summer or early fall period (late September/early October), when they have turned from a light yellow to a golden […]
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Gardening questions and answers
We get a lot of questions at our garden clinics and don’t always have the time or the tools to give full answers, but we take note of the questions […]
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How to Have a Successful Plant Sale
Prepared by the Victoria Master Gardeners’ Association 1. Only Your Best: Select the best and showiest plants to pot up. The bigger and healthier the plant, the more money you […]